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Hi Mariadaniella- I have had RA for 11 years and am on Enbrel. I had a total Knee replacement last Monday . I was in hospital for 3 nights and am now at home and walking with crutches. I was advised to come off my medication for 2 weeks prior to the surgery and will stay off it until my wound has completely healed (4 to 6 weeks). I feel fine and am managing the pain well with co-codamol. I'm not aware of Hughes syndrome. Wish your mother good luck and I hope the surgery goes well.

My sister (also with RA) has had two knee replacements. She was very keen that she did lots of strengthening muscle exercises before and afterwards as her daughter, a physio, had impressed on her how much difference this made to people's progress and return to full function. She now walks better than I do despite being five years older and is very pleased with the results.

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